We recognise the importance of health and wellbeing in relation to an individual's academic and university experience. We aim to create an environment in which all members of our community, including those under the age of 18 and adults at risk, are safe from harm. This includes all forms of prejudice, harassment, discrimination, and bullying.
This approach is central to our values:
- Achieving together;
- Being proud;
- Creating opportunity and;
- Supporting all.
We know that we all have a responsibility to provide a safe physical and online environment and culture in which everyone can thrive. We embed this approach into our daily practice, training, policies, and procedures.
In a safeguarding emergency
In an emergency where any person is at risk of immediate harm call 999. Then report to one of our Operational/Principal Safeguarding and Prevent Safeguarding Leads by calling +44 (0) 1772 893020.
For out of hours concerns, the security team are available 24 hours a day on +44 (0) 1772 892068.
UCLan colleagues can also view key contact details on the intranet.
For students, apprentices and colleagues, the Safezone App is available to download and can be used to access support and assistance.
Questions about safeguarding at UCLan
Have you noticed a change in behaviour, perspective or opinion that may cause concern? Have they stopped engaging with their studies, or have they become withdrawn or isolated? Are they experiencing bullying or harassment? Or perhaps someone has told you something that could constitute abuse, harm or vulnerability to radicalisation?
Consider the following:
- Has someone shared information with you that is of concern? Does something not ‘feel right’?
- What have you noticed? Consider whether someone is at risk of harm or abuse.
- Who was involved?
- Does the incident relate to local, national or international events or news stories?
- Why do you feel the individual is vulnerable?
- Are there any other vulnerabilities or concerns that make the individual at risk of radicalisation?
Seek clarity and consider the following:
- Was it a one-off comment, behaviour change or incident that was out of context for the individual? Has the individual concerned been spoken with? If so, what explanation do they offer and has further information come to light? If not, what are the reasons for this?
- Do you know if there have been similar concerns before?
- Is the concern Prevent duty related?
- Does the individual need extra support or are they already in receipt of support?
If there is immediate concern, call 999. Then report to one of our safeguarding leads by calling +44 (0) 1772 893020.
For out of hours concerns, the security team are available 24 hours a day on +44 (0) 1772 892068.
For students, apprentices and staff, the Safezone App is available to download to access support and assistance.
Related webpages
Prevent duty
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students, apprentices and staff and to meeting our duties under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and the UK Government's associated Prevent strategy.
Safeguarding roles and responsibilities
It is expected that all colleagues will be aware of systems which support safeguarding and how to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
Safeguarding and Prevent training
We know it's important that all members of the UCLan community receive the appropriate level of safeguarding training. This may involve some or all of the training on this webpage.
Online safety and security
Your online safety is extremely important to us. While technology undoubtedly brings so many benefits, there are risks that we all need to be aware of as well.